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Sarah Shelley Photography

Sarah Shelley Photography

Haymarket, VA
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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    Joyce M. Sent on 11/06/2022
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    Sarah was so professional and easy to work with!!

    Sarah was so professional and easy to work with! She captured my daughter’s fairytale wedding vision perfectly! I would recommended her to anyone who wants their wedding captured perfectly as they imagined and even better!
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    Jessica M. Sent on 12/09/2022
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    Great Photographs

    We hired both Sarah and her husband for our wedding and they were both amazing! We have so many beautiful pictures to go through! I was truly amazed at how many gorgeous pictures I received back and a ton in such a quick timeframe too! We literally were on our honeymoon and I got a bunch of photos back that week! It was great! My other friend that was married two days earlier still didn’t have any of her photos back! We can it thank them enough! This was our first time with professional photos and she was amazing to work with!
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    Katie S. Sent on 02/07/2021
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    Sarah is truly the best!!

    Sarah is fantastic! Seriously, if you need a photographer for a special event, family portrait, etc. then look no further because Sarah is your gal! We hired her for our Wedding this past November and naturally, as we surpassed our third month of marriage I sifted through our wedding album for likely the 100th time. I was reminded how incredibly skilled Sarah is and the reasons she was my number one choice for a photographer (lighting/angles/background). No joke -- she had her husband and staff member help block shadows throughout our first look -- illustrating a willingness to go above and beyond to capture the best shots. While it's clear she has plenty of experience, something I truly appreciated throughout the last year was Sarah's flexibility. It's not lost on us how difficult COVID made wedding planning and how it indirectly impacted the vendors we worked with (changed engagement photo dates, updated timelines the day of the wedding, altering guest lists, etc.). Every step of the way Sarah was easy and fun to work with! I truly hope we can work with her for some family portraits in the future!
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    Gabi P. Sent on 11/11/2020
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    Love. Love. Love.

    My hubby and I loved Sarah! She was absolutely wonderful! She is super friendly, easy to work with, and makes you feel comfortable. She is very passionate about what she loves (capturing special memories that will last a lifetime) and she goes above and beyond and her work reflects that. Highly Recommended. You won't regret it :)
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    Sean H. Sent on 11/06/2019
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    Incredible Photographer

    Thank you so much Sarah. The pictures are incredible. You captured every moment with perfection.
    Sean and Misty
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    Stephanie C. Sent on 11/10/2020
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    Great photographer!

    Sarah was absolutely amazing! She was super friendly and easy to work with. We had to postpone our reception and thankfully she was still able to be our photographer! We were on a tight budget and she was willing to work with us to meet our needs and stay in budget while giving us high quality and beautiful pictures in return! I would absolutely recommend Sarah!
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    Jenna B. Sent on 11/11/2020
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    Beautiful Photos & Very Professional!

    Sarah did a wonderful job with our wedding back in September! We had three photographers cancel on us within two weeks of the wedding, then we found Sarah and after working with her we realized she really should've been our first choice! She was incredibly professional and organized and captured beautiful moments all day. The finished photos that she sent over were absolutely gorgeous and I loved her editing style. We can't recommend her enough!
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    Sarah Sent on 12/05/2019
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    Don't think twice: HIRE SARAH NOW!

    Of all the amazing vendors we had for the wedding, the best decision we made was to hire Sarah Shelley for our photographer. From her flexibility at our engagement photo shoot (arriving before dawn to shoot us in the midst of the chaos of the peak cherry blossom weekend) to her tireless, graceful, and agile work at our wedding, Sarah was beyond amazing.

    The quality of her photos is top notch, and she is quick to get them back, which is a huge bonus! She blended in seamlessly at our wedding and found the most interesting and entertaining shots of our guests during the reception. Her eye is really impeccable. She captured the sweet quiet moments during the ceremony to the loud boisterous (alcohol-infused) fun shots on the dance floor without skipping a beat. And she allowed us to incorporate our beloved dog, Haans, into both the engagement shoot and actual wedding day and captured his spirit perfectly!

    Not only do I highly recommend Sarah's work, but what makes her even more special is that she is a gem to work with. You want someone during this chaotic time who is pleasant, responsive, there without even being asked, and someone who can have fun all at the same time: Sarah is this person. I came away from this experience feeling like I'd also gained a new friend in the process. I truly can't say enough about her. Seriously, if she's available, do yourself a favor and hire her. Her rates are competitive, the quality of her work is beyond compare, and she's a genuinely nice and easy person to get along with on top of it all. One quick note for spastic brides (like I was): if she doesn't respond immediately, don't worry, she will. She's got two small kids and tends to work later in the evenings, so don't judge her if she doesn't respond to your text/call/email within five minutes. She will. And she's worth it.

    Thank you, Sarah, for making our wedding memories so special!
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    Victoria N. Sent on 11/10/2019
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    Family Photos Mini Session

    Such a perfect package for a family with next to no free time and a very energetic toddler! Sarah got a ton of great shots which is difficult with an ever-moving toddler — she was friendly and made my son feel comfortable and happy. Cute poses and great angles...she picked a great location and the pictures turned out so great...I am in love with so many of them! Her turn around time was unreal and I have everything in time to make Christmas cards and even create gifts for relatives. Thank you, Sarah! We will be booking again next year for sure.
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    Margarida M. Sent on 12/31/2019
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    Great Photographer

    Sarah was great to work with. She captured every moment and took hundreds of pictures. She was easy professional and artistic. We loved our wedding pictures. I highly recommend Sarah Shelley Photography for your next event.
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    Misty H. Sent on 11/06/2019
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    Amazing and very reasonably priced!

    Sarah captured so many unbelieveable moments. They were beautiful pictures. Loved them all. She puts alot of work in editing and providing you so many to choose from. And her price is actually too low for all she does and the quality she provides!
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    Patience Sent on 11/06/2019
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    Engagement /Wedding Photos

    Sarah is truely an amazing photographer. My engagement and wedding photos were stunning. I will definitely use her again for photo shoots.
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    Jessica Sent on 11/13/2019
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    Engagement Pictures and Wedding Day

    I met Sarah at a wedding vendor show. She was so personable and fantastic to work with. Our engagement and wedding photos were stunning. Sarah is very responsive and professional. Her photos are beautiful. We can’t wait to see our wedding album!
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    Abby I. Sent on 09/05/2019
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    Professional and personable!

    I was so impressed with Sarah! Once she arrived she immediately got to work! I have to say I wasn't the happiest bride in 90 degree weather during our photoshoot and I was so overtaken by the day's activities, but she was so patient with me and did not make me feel like a terrible person! She made me feel at ease every time I felt I was getting overwhelmed. Everything was worth it when I saw the outcome! She was so fast at sending me the pictures and open to questions. Would definitely recommend her! Thank you for capturing our special day! :)
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    Carole Sent on 07/27/2019
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    Great to work with and great photos!

    Sarah was fantastic to work with! We had a lot of fun with our engagement photos and they turned out really well. She did a fabulous job on the wedding photos and was quick to get them to us.
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    Sara Sent on 03/27/2020
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    Wedding Photography

    Sarah is super professional and diligent. Very easy to work with and it’s obvious it’s not just a job for her, she’s passionate about her work. She’s genuine and down to earth and really wants to make sure the experience is everything you want and more. She’s accommodating, patient and responsive for any requests/questions. Thanks so much Sarah for making this such a seamless process for us and helping us capture all the beautiful moments of our special day!
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    Brianna Sent on 06/11/2019
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    Amazing Photographer!

    We love Sarah! We hired Sarah for our wedding this past weekend and she was amazing to work with from the engagement photos to the big day. She was so responsive and professional and her photos are beautiful. We took so many photos, (getting ready, to the first look, the ceremony and the reception) and she was able to capture all the special moments throughout the day. She was even able to get photos of my three little flower girls. We highly recommend Sarah and we will be hiring her again!
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    Alexis Sent on 07/02/2019
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    Wedding Photos

    Sarah was amazing! Not only where our engagement photos incredible but I cannot stop getting compliments on our wedding photos! She was so flexible and willing to negotiate on price and package details. Our engagement photos were the first set of posed photos my husband and I had ever done together and she put us at ease.
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    Jessika S. Sent on 01/02/2019
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    Personable, Professional, All Around Wonderful!

    Sarah was the perfect addition to our wedding day! She was punctual, easy to communicate with, professional and artistic. Her ideas are creative and unique! She even coordinated our large family for photos and captured some great moments! She's very into candid shots, so if that's not your thing make sure you give a specific shot list. 10 out of 10 would work with her again. Thank you, Sarah!
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    Kim Sent on 12/23/2018
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    Gorgeous photos

    Sarah was an amazing photographer to work with from start to finish. We first met her when she took our engagement photos a few months before our wedding. She was friendly, professional, and took so many beautiful pictures of us which she got back to us less than a week later! Leading up to our wedding Sarah asked us what we wanted and helped us with a timeline. We wanted to take all of our bridal party pictures and family pictures prior to our ceremony in order to enjoy time with our families. Sarah made it happen. She kept on our timeline and made sure we got all the pictures we wanted. The pictures Sarah took of us are GORGEOUS. I've gotten so many compliments on them from our friends and family. We started getting pictures back from Sarah about two weeks after our wedding. It is now about six weeks post wedding and we already have all of our photos! I was so happy with Sarah and would absolutely hire her or recommend her to friends and family!
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    Lauren H. Sent on 12/07/2018
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    Sarah was great!

    Sarah was amazing for our engagement photo shoot and the day of! She was with us for 13 whole hours and was such a trooper! We have gotten great photos of all of our family and friends and she was right there in the moment with everyone the day of! She also had her husband come along for a portion of the day so we could get multiple angles and the photos from the first look and as I was walking down the aisle with both shots were so beautiful!
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    Noel Sent on 11/29/2018
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    Very Quick Turnaround

    Sarah captured our day beautifully. I was amazed at the quality of our pictures after receiving them. She is very responsive, professional and easy to work with. Everyone has complimented my wedding pictures. The package pricing is unbeatable, especially for this area. I was also pleasantly surprised at the quick turn around for our pictures! I received multiple albums while I was on my Honeymoon.
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    Kendall D. Sent on 12/04/2018
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    Very talented and creative photographer

    Sarah is an amazing photographer! She does everything in her power to make your day run smoothly and to capture all of the special moments of your wedding. She is very reasonably priced and her work is worth every penny you spend! She is very creative and friendly. She will put everyone at ease and will make every picture taken an enjoyable experience.
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    Rachel P. Sent on 12/04/2018
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    Very happy!!

    Sarah was so much fun to work with! The family pictures that she took were amazing! Can't wait to hang them up 😊 we also got the pictures back very quickly, which I can't say I've had a photographer do before!! I was very impressed.
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    Kelly Sent on 09/24/2018
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    Sarah is amazing! Her pictures came out beautifully and I’ve gotten so many compliments on them. She is so sweet and incredibly nice. She captured every special moment and so much more! I highly recommend!
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